As we step into a new year, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS calls on South Africans to make animal welfare a priority in their New Year's resolutions. By adopting simple, impactful habits, communities can help create a kinder, more sustainable world for animals, people and the planet.

Brand transitions test more than just strategy. Venelize de Lange from media update examines how audience response, shareholder engagement and media coverage can quickly shape a broader reputational challenge. 

As South Africans prepare to welcome the New Year, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS calls on communities to say no to fireworks and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of animals. Fireworks may be a thrill for some, but for animals, they are a source of panic, trauma and even life-threatening danger.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has announced that it spent Tuesday, 23 December bringing festive cheer to the dogs and cats of Khayelitsha.

As the world marked World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa, in collaboration with provincial c, civil society partners, and community stakeholders, led a series of impactful events across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has announced its partnership with African Literary Agency for the global representation of The Stories That Ran Away.

Canal Walk Shopping Centre has honoured its top-performing retailers at their prestigious Retail Excellence Awards 2025, held at Century City Conference Centre, recognising their retailers who have delivered exceptional customer service and retail performance throughout the year.

Seasonal campaigns are evolving as brands respond to changing audience expectations. Venelize de Lange from media update considers how MTN SA's recent campaign reflects broader shifts in brand strategy. 

Hyprop Malls around the country have announced that Christmas centres on shared moments of kindness, families gathering and thoughtful acts of generosity that continue to make a difference long after the festive season has passed.

While many families look forward to the festive season as a time of rest and celebration, it can also be a period of increased risk and vulnerability for children. Recognising this, Mustadafin Foundation's child and youth care workers have aimed to spend the holidays creating safe, nurturing spaces that keep children off the streets and positively engaged.